minolta maxxum 7

whats everyones opinion is this a good starter camera or not? for a beginer what to take photograpy more seroius

The Maxxum 7 is an awesome camera! It has a lot of bells and whistles you probably won't use for a while, but eventually you'll be glad you went with a more advanced camera if you really want to get serious.

Is the maxxum 7000 the early version of th7 shhopping ebay seeing alot of 7000 and 7xi can you tell me the difference

The 7000 and 7xi are older Minolta bodies. The 7000 came out first, then the 7xi. I couldn't really give a list of differences, but all seem to be dependable cameras.

If I was buying, tho, I'd go with the 7. It is really a pro quality camera with a consumer price tag.

From first to latest...

Maxxum 7000, Maxxum 7000i, Maxxum 7xi, Maxxum 700si, Maxxum 7, Maxxum 70

Gareth, the only problem with you list is a few of those aren't in the same class.

The 7 sits on a near pro level with the maxxum 9, while the 70 (not even equipped with a PC sync port) is obviously not in that class.

True on dates however.

The maxxum 7 is one good camera! I was initally going to get one myself, however put the money towards other gear.

As mentioned previously, tons of things you'll not use for quite a while. It's a good, solid camera. Just two years ago it was at the cheapest, $700 US, now can be found for $350 US or less, that's new!

I started with a Maxxum 5, still use it on a ton of paid jobs and just in field playing. I like the compactness feel and light weight it has. True, the 7 will have other options not available on the 5. Faster shutter speeds, better focusing areas/ more focus area points, etc.

Thanks kixphotography.

Just listed the series with number "7"... :wink:

The Maxxum 9000 and the 7000 can together and made the maxxun 7. its an awesome camera and I love mine and will continue to use it till it dies then we will see the new option at the time